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- (programming, object-oriented programming) The mechanism whereby parts of a superclass are available to instances of its subclass.
- The passing of title to an estate upon death.
- (uncountable, especially linguistics, biology) The act or mechanism of inheriting; the state of having inherited.
- (biology, genetic algorithms) The biological attributes passed hereditarily from ancestors to their offspring.
- (countable) That which a person is entitled to inherit, by law or testament, such as the part of an estate (i.e., a portion).
- hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
- any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors
- that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner
- (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from the parents
verb
- (computing, programming, transitive) To derive a new class from (a superclass).
- (computing, programming, transitive) To derive (existing functionality) from a superclass.
- (intransitive) To come into an inheritance.
- (transitive) To receive (property, a title, etc.), by legal succession or bequest after the previous owner's death.
- (transitive, biology) To receive a characteristic from one's ancestors by genetic transmission.
- (transitive) To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).
- (transitive) To derive from people or conditions previously in force.
- obtain from someone after their death
- receive from a predecessor
- receive by genetic transmission
noun
verb
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A method with the same name and signature as a method in a superclass, which runs instead of that method, when an object of the subclass is involved.
- A mechanism, device or procedure used to counteract an automatic control.
- A device for prioritizing audio signals, such that certain signals receive priority over others.
- A royalty.
- a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
- the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
verb
- (object-oriented programming, transitive) To define a new behaviour of a method by creating the same method of the superclass with the same name and signature.
- (transitive) To ride a horse too hard.
- (transitive) To give commands of a higher priority to an automated system; to take manual control of an automated system
- (transitive) To ride over the top of something, usually forcibly.
- (transitive, intransitive) To counteract the normal operation of something; to countermand with orders of higher priority.
- (transitive) To ride across or beyond something.
- prevail over
- counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
- rule against
- ride (a horse) too hard
adj
- (object-oriented programming) Of a class member: capable of being overridden with a different implementation in a subclass.
- (quantum mechanics) Of a quantum state: having an intermediate, short-lived, and unobservable nature.
- Operating using a computer and/or online rather than physically present.
- In effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated.
- (particle physics) Pertaining to particles in temporary existence due to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.
- (mechanics) Pertaining to a theoretical infinitesimal velocity in a mechanical system that does not violate the system's constraints; also, of other physical quantities: resulting from such a velocity.
- (optics) Chiefly in virtual focus: of a focus or point: from which light or other radiation apparently emanates; also, of an image: produced by light that appears to diverge from a point beyond the reflecting or refracting surface.
- For practical purposes, though not technically; almost complete, very near.
- Simulated in a computer and/or online.
- Pertaining to a theoretical quality of something which would produce an observable effect if counteracting factors such as friction are disregarded; specifically, of a head of water: producing a certain pressure if friction, etc., is disregarded.
- being actually such in almost every respect
- existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
noun
- (uncountable) Preceded by the: that which is imitated or simulated rather than existing in fact or reality; (countable) an instance of this.
- (countable, programming) A virtual (adjective adjective sense 3.3) member function of a class.
- (uncountable) That which is simulated in a computer and/or online; virtual reality; (countable) an instance of this; specifically (gambling), a computer simulation of a real-world sport such as horse racing.
adj
- (object-oriented programming, of a class) Being a partial basis for subclasses rather than a complete template for objects.
- Pertaining comprehensively to, or representing, a class or group of objects, as opposed to any specific object; considered apart from any application to a particular object: general, generic, nonspecific; representational.
- (dance) Lacking a story.
- (art, often capitalized) Free from representational qualities, in particular the non-representational styles of the 20ᵗʰ century.
- (music) Absolute.
- Insufficiently factual.
- Apart from practice or reality; vague; theoretical; impersonal; not applied.
- (grammar) As a noun, denoting a concept or intangible as opposed to an object, place, or person.
- Separately expressing a property or attribute of an object that is considered to be inherent to that object: attributive, ascriptive.
- Not concrete: conceptual, ideal.
- Difficult to understand; abstruse; hard to conceptualize.
- dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
- existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
- not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
noun
- An abridgement or summary of a longer publication.
- (art) An abstract work of art.
- (real estate) A summary title of the key points detailing a tract of land, for ownership; abstract of title.
- (medicine) A powdered solid extract of a medicinal substance mixed with lactose.
- Something that concentrates in itself the qualities of a larger item, or multiple items.
- An abstraction; an abstract term; that which is abstract.
- Concentrated essence of a product.
- The theoretical way of looking at things; something that exists only in idealized form.
- a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
- a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
verb
- (transitive) To separate; to disengage.
- (transitive) To draw off (interest or attention).
- (intransitive, fine arts) To create abstractions.
- (transitive, euphemistic) To steal; to take away; to remove without permission.
- (transitive) To summarize; to abridge; to epitomize.
- (intransitive, rare) To perform the process of abstraction.
- (transitive) To remove; to take away; withdraw.
- (intransitive, computing) To produce an abstraction, usually by refactoring existing code. Generally used with "out".
- (transitive) To consider abstractly; to contemplate separately or by itself; to consider theoretically; to look at as a general quality.
- To conceptualize an ideal subgroup by means of the generalization of an attribute, as follows: by apprehending an attribute inherent to one individual, then separating that attribute and contemplating it by itself, then conceiving of that attribute as a general quality, then despecifying that conceived quality with respect to several or many individuals, and by then ideating a group composed of those individuals perceived to possess said quality.
- (intransitive, reflexive, literally, figuratively) To withdraw oneself; to retire.
- consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
- consider apart from a particular case or instance
- give an abstract (of)
- make off with belongings of others
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.
- (slang) Marijuana.
- (acting, often "the method") A technique for acting based on the ideas articulated by Konstantin Stanislavski and focusing on authentically experiencing the inner life of the character being portrayed.
- (uncountable) Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, order
- (skateboarding, snowboarding) Ellipsis of method air.
- (countable) A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).
- an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed
- a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
verb
adj
- (object-oriented programming) Not subclassable; from which one cannot inherit.
- Of a road: having an asphalt or macadamised surface.
- Closed by a seal (something to prevent leakage).
- Preventing entrance.
- covered with a waterproof coating
- closed or secured with or as if with a seal
- apply a non-porous coating to something so as to ensure it is impervious
- determined irrevocably
- (of walls) covered with a coat of plaster
- undisclosed for the time being
- established irrevocably
verb
verb
noun
- (computing) A cast from subtype to supertype.
- (mining) A current of air passed along such a shaft.
- (Scotland) A taunt; a reproach.
- A message transmitted via upcasting.
- (mining) The ventilating shaft of a mine out of which the air passes after having circulated through the mine.
- (Scotland) An upset, as from a carriage.
- (bowling) A cast; a throw.
- air passage consisting of a ventilation shaft through which air leaves a mine
adj
verb
- (object-oriented programming) Of a class: to be an extension or subtype of, or to be based on, a prototype or a more abstract class.
- (transitive) To cause to last for a longer period of time.
- (intransitive) To possess a certain extent; to cover an amount of space.
- (intransitive, US, military) To reenlist for a further period.
- (transitive) To bestow; to offer; to impart; to apply.
- (UK, law) To value, as lands taken by a writ of extent in satisfaction of a debt; to assign by writ of extent.
- (transitive) To cause to increase in extent.
- To increase in quantity by weakening or adulterating additions.
- (transitive) To straighten (a limb).
- (intransitive) To increase in extent.
- reach outward in space
- use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
- extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
- thrust or extend out
- cause to move at full gallop
- offer verbally
- open or straighten out; unbend
- extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
- extend in scope or range or area
- expand the influence of
- increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
- prolong the time allowed for payment of
- span an interval of distance, space or time
- lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
- continue or extend
- make available; provide
- stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
noun
verb
- (computing) To cast (“change the expression of”) (a data type) from supertype to subtype.
- To cast or throw (something) downwards; also, to drop or lower (something).
- (figurative) To make (someone) feel despondent or discouraged; to discourage, to sadden.
- To turn (the eyes) downwards, usually as a sign of discouragement, sadness, etc., or sometimes modesty.
- (Scotland) To reproach or upbraid (someone); also, to taunt (someone).
- To demolish or tear down (a building, etc.).
adj
- Of a person or thing: defeated, overthrown; also, destroyed, ruined.
- Of a thing: directed downwards.
- Of the eyes, a facial expression, etc.: looking downwards, usually as a sign of discouragement, sadness, etc., or sometimes modesty.
- Of a person or thing: cast or thrown to the ground.
- Of a person: feeling despondent or discouraged.
- directed downward
- filled with melancholy and despondency
noun
- (countable, mining, chiefly attributive) A ventilating shaft down which air passes in circulating through a mine.
- (countable) An act of looking downwards, usually as a sign of discouragement, sadness, etc., or sometimes modesty; hence (uncountable, archaic), dejection, melancholy.
- (countable, computing) A cast (“change of expression of a data type”) from supertype to subtype.
- a ventilation shaft through which air enters a mine
noun
- (object-oriented programming) An instantiation of a class or structure.
- A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.
- Objective; goal, end or purpose of something.
- (grammar) The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.
- (chiefly in the negative) A cause for attention or concern.
- A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
- (category theory) An instance of one of the two kinds of entities that form a category, the other kind being the arrows (also called morphisms).
- a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
- (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon
- the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
- the focus of cognitions or feelings
- (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer
verb
adj
- (not comparable, by extension, object-oriented programming) Of an object: accessible to the program in general, not only to a class or subclass.
- (business) Of a company: having shares of stock traded publicly, for example, through a stock market.
- Pertaining to a person in the capacity in which they deal with other people on a formal or official basis, as opposed to a personal or private capacity; official, professional.
- (UK, education, chiefly historical) In some older universities in the United Kingdom: open or pertaining to the whole university, as opposed to a constituent college or an individual staff member or student.
- Open to all members of a community, as opposed to only a segment of it; especially, provided by national or local authorities and supported by money from taxes.
- Pertaining to the people as a whole, as opposed to a group of people; concerning the whole community or country.
- Able to be known or seen by everyone; happening without concealment; open to general view.
- Officially representing the community; carried out or funded by the government or state on behalf of the community, rather than by a private organization.
- not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole
- affecting the people or community as a whole
noun
- (countable, uncountable) Chiefly preceded by the: members of the community or the people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.
- (sociology) A group of people sharing some common cultural, political, or social interest, but not necessarily having any interactions with each other.
- (uncountable) Chiefly in in public: the presence of spectators or people generally; the open.
- (often public relations) Often preceded by the and a qualifying word: a particular demographic or group of people, or segment of the population, sharing some common characteristic.
- (non-native speakers' English, neologism) An internet publication.
- (informal) Ellipsis of public house or (dated) public bar (“an inn, a pub: the more basic bar in a public house, as contrasted with the lounge bar or saloon bar which has more comfortable seats, personalized service, etc.”).
- Preceded by a possessive determiner such as my, your, or their: a group of people who support a particular person, especially a performer, a writer, etc.; an audience, a following.
- people in general considered as a whole
- a body of people sharing some common interest
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A nested inner class whose functions and member variables can be overridden and redefined by subclasses of an outer class.
- (sociology, uncommon) A hypothesized new social and economic class exploiting and advocating digital technology; a digital elite.
- (education) An online class.
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A metaclass used to group other entities having common features.
- A machine that separates particles or objects of different size or density.
- (computing) A program or algorithm that classifies.
- (linguistics) A word or morpheme used in some languages (such as CJKV languages and American Sign Language), in certain contexts (such as counting), to indicate the semantic class to which something belongs.
- Someone who classifies.
- an algorithm that implements classification.
- a word or morpheme used in some languages in certain contexts (such as counting) to indicate the semantic class to which the counted item belongs
- a person who creates classifications
adj
- (not comparable, object-oriented programming) Accessible only to the class itself or instances of it, and not to other classes or even subclasses.
- (philosophy) Of the mind or language, not in principle experienceable, knowable, or understandable by others.
- (UK, of schools) Financially reliant on fees rather than government funding.
- Not publicly known or divulged; secret, confidential; (of a message) intended only for a specific person or group.
- Secretive; reserved.
- Of a room in a medical facility, not shared with another patient.
- (finance) Not traded by the public.
- Protected from view or disturbance by others; secluded; not publicly accessible.
- Belonging or pertaining to an individual person, group of people, or entity that is not the state.
- Not in governmental office or employment.
- Relating to an individual or group of individuals outside of their official roles; often, sensitive or personal.
- concerning one person exclusively
- confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
- concerning things deeply private and personal
- not expressed
noun
verb
noun
- (linguistics) Alternative form of superstratum.
- (physics) The sudden increase in the electrical conductivity of some metals as their temperature falls to near absolute zero.
- A layer or stratum adjacent and parallel to another.
- (photovoltaics) The covering on the sunny side of a photovoltaic (PV) module, providing protection for the PV materials from impact and environmental degradation while allowing maximum transmission of the appropriate wavelengths of the solar spectrum.
- the language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language
- any stratum or layer superimposed on another
verb
noun
- (by extension, object-oriented programming) A creation of an instance of some class or template.
- (countable) Something resulting from the act of instantiating; an instance.
- (uncountable) The production of an instance, example, or specific application of a general classification, principle, theory, etc.
- a representation of an idea in the form of an instance of it
noun
- (programming, object-oriented programming) The mechanism whereby parts of a superclass are available to instances of its subclass.
- The passing of title to an estate upon death.
- (uncountable, especially linguistics, biology) The act or mechanism of inheriting; the state of having inherited.
- (biology, genetic algorithms) The biological attributes passed hereditarily from ancestors to their offspring.
- (countable) That which a person is entitled to inherit, by law or testament, such as the part of an estate (i.e., a portion).
- hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
- any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors
- that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner
- (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from the parents
noun
verb
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A method with the same name and signature as a method in a superclass, which runs instead of that method, when an object of the subclass is involved.
- A mechanism, device or procedure used to counteract an automatic control.
- A device for prioritizing audio signals, such that certain signals receive priority over others.
- A royalty.
- a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
- the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
verb
- (object-oriented programming, transitive) To define a new behaviour of a method by creating the same method of the superclass with the same name and signature.
- (transitive) To ride a horse too hard.
- (transitive) To give commands of a higher priority to an automated system; to take manual control of an automated system
- (transitive) To ride over the top of something, usually forcibly.
- (transitive, intransitive) To counteract the normal operation of something; to countermand with orders of higher priority.
- (transitive) To ride across or beyond something.
- prevail over
- counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
- rule against
- ride (a horse) too hard
verb
noun
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.
- (slang) Marijuana.
- (acting, often "the method") A technique for acting based on the ideas articulated by Konstantin Stanislavski and focusing on authentically experiencing the inner life of the character being portrayed.
- (uncountable) Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, order
- (skateboarding, snowboarding) Ellipsis of method air.
- (countable) A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).
- an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed
- a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
verb
verb
noun
- (computing) A cast from subtype to supertype.
- (mining) A current of air passed along such a shaft.
- (Scotland) A taunt; a reproach.
- A message transmitted via upcasting.
- (mining) The ventilating shaft of a mine out of which the air passes after having circulated through the mine.
- (Scotland) An upset, as from a carriage.
- (bowling) A cast; a throw.
- air passage consisting of a ventilation shaft through which air leaves a mine
adj
noun
- (object-oriented programming) An instantiation of a class or structure.
- A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.
- Objective; goal, end or purpose of something.
- (grammar) The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.
- (chiefly in the negative) A cause for attention or concern.
- A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
- (category theory) An instance of one of the two kinds of entities that form a category, the other kind being the arrows (also called morphisms).
- a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
- (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon
- the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
- the focus of cognitions or feelings
- (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer
verb
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A nested inner class whose functions and member variables can be overridden and redefined by subclasses of an outer class.
- (sociology, uncommon) A hypothesized new social and economic class exploiting and advocating digital technology; a digital elite.
- (education) An online class.
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A metaclass used to group other entities having common features.
- A machine that separates particles or objects of different size or density.
- (computing) A program or algorithm that classifies.
- (linguistics) A word or morpheme used in some languages (such as CJKV languages and American Sign Language), in certain contexts (such as counting), to indicate the semantic class to which something belongs.
- Someone who classifies.
- an algorithm that implements classification.
- a word or morpheme used in some languages in certain contexts (such as counting) to indicate the semantic class to which the counted item belongs
- a person who creates classifications
noun
- (linguistics) Alternative form of superstratum.
- (physics) The sudden increase in the electrical conductivity of some metals as their temperature falls to near absolute zero.
- A layer or stratum adjacent and parallel to another.
- (photovoltaics) The covering on the sunny side of a photovoltaic (PV) module, providing protection for the PV materials from impact and environmental degradation while allowing maximum transmission of the appropriate wavelengths of the solar spectrum.
- the language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language
- any stratum or layer superimposed on another
verb
noun
- (by extension, object-oriented programming) A creation of an instance of some class or template.
- (countable) Something resulting from the act of instantiating; an instance.
- (uncountable) The production of an instance, example, or specific application of a general classification, principle, theory, etc.
- a representation of an idea in the form of an instance of it
verb
noun
verb
- (computing, programming, transitive) To derive a new class from (a superclass).
- (computing, programming, transitive) To derive (existing functionality) from a superclass.
- (intransitive) To come into an inheritance.
- (transitive) To receive (property, a title, etc.), by legal succession or bequest after the previous owner's death.
- (transitive, biology) To receive a characteristic from one's ancestors by genetic transmission.
- (transitive) To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).
- (transitive) To derive from people or conditions previously in force.
- obtain from someone after their death
- receive from a predecessor
- receive by genetic transmission
noun
- (object-oriented programming) A method with the same name and signature as a method in a superclass, which runs instead of that method, when an object of the subclass is involved.
- A mechanism, device or procedure used to counteract an automatic control.
- A device for prioritizing audio signals, such that certain signals receive priority over others.
- A royalty.
- a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
- the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
verb
- (object-oriented programming, transitive) To define a new behaviour of a method by creating the same method of the superclass with the same name and signature.
- (transitive) To ride a horse too hard.
- (transitive) To give commands of a higher priority to an automated system; to take manual control of an automated system
- (transitive) To ride over the top of something, usually forcibly.
- (transitive, intransitive) To counteract the normal operation of something; to countermand with orders of higher priority.
- (transitive) To ride across or beyond something.
- prevail over
- counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
- rule against
- ride (a horse) too hard
noun
verb
verb
noun
- (computing) A cast from subtype to supertype.
- (mining) A current of air passed along such a shaft.
- (Scotland) A taunt; a reproach.
- A message transmitted via upcasting.
- (mining) The ventilating shaft of a mine out of which the air passes after having circulated through the mine.
- (Scotland) An upset, as from a carriage.
- (bowling) A cast; a throw.
- air passage consisting of a ventilation shaft through which air leaves a mine
adj
verb
- (object-oriented programming) Of a class: to be an extension or subtype of, or to be based on, a prototype or a more abstract class.
- (transitive) To cause to last for a longer period of time.
- (intransitive) To possess a certain extent; to cover an amount of space.
- (intransitive, US, military) To reenlist for a further period.
- (transitive) To bestow; to offer; to impart; to apply.
- (UK, law) To value, as lands taken by a writ of extent in satisfaction of a debt; to assign by writ of extent.
- (transitive) To cause to increase in extent.
- To increase in quantity by weakening or adulterating additions.
- (transitive) To straighten (a limb).
- (intransitive) To increase in extent.
- reach outward in space
- use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
- extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
- thrust or extend out
- cause to move at full gallop
- offer verbally
- open or straighten out; unbend
- extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
- extend in scope or range or area
- expand the influence of
- increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
- prolong the time allowed for payment of
- span an interval of distance, space or time
- lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
- continue or extend
- make available; provide
- stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
noun
verb
- (computing) To cast (“change the expression of”) (a data type) from supertype to subtype.
- To cast or throw (something) downwards; also, to drop or lower (something).
- (figurative) To make (someone) feel despondent or discouraged; to discourage, to sadden.
- To turn (the eyes) downwards, usually as a sign of discouragement, sadness, etc., or sometimes modesty.
- (Scotland) To reproach or upbraid (someone); also, to taunt (someone).
- To demolish or tear down (a building, etc.).
adj
- Of a person or thing: defeated, overthrown; also, destroyed, ruined.
- Of a thing: directed downwards.
- Of the eyes, a facial expression, etc.: looking downwards, usually as a sign of discouragement, sadness, etc., or sometimes modesty.
- Of a person or thing: cast or thrown to the ground.
- Of a person: feeling despondent or discouraged.
- directed downward
- filled with melancholy and despondency
noun
- (countable, mining, chiefly attributive) A ventilating shaft down which air passes in circulating through a mine.
- (countable) An act of looking downwards, usually as a sign of discouragement, sadness, etc., or sometimes modesty; hence (uncountable, archaic), dejection, melancholy.
- (countable, computing) A cast (“change of expression of a data type”) from supertype to subtype.
- a ventilation shaft through which air enters a mine
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adj
- (object-oriented programming) Of a class member: capable of being overridden with a different implementation in a subclass.
- (quantum mechanics) Of a quantum state: having an intermediate, short-lived, and unobservable nature.
- Operating using a computer and/or online rather than physically present.
- In effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated.
- (particle physics) Pertaining to particles in temporary existence due to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.
- (mechanics) Pertaining to a theoretical infinitesimal velocity in a mechanical system that does not violate the system's constraints; also, of other physical quantities: resulting from such a velocity.
- (optics) Chiefly in virtual focus: of a focus or point: from which light or other radiation apparently emanates; also, of an image: produced by light that appears to diverge from a point beyond the reflecting or refracting surface.
- For practical purposes, though not technically; almost complete, very near.
- Simulated in a computer and/or online.
- Pertaining to a theoretical quality of something which would produce an observable effect if counteracting factors such as friction are disregarded; specifically, of a head of water: producing a certain pressure if friction, etc., is disregarded.
- being actually such in almost every respect
- existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
noun
- (uncountable) Preceded by the: that which is imitated or simulated rather than existing in fact or reality; (countable) an instance of this.
- (countable, programming) A virtual (adjective adjective sense 3.3) member function of a class.
- (uncountable) That which is simulated in a computer and/or online; virtual reality; (countable) an instance of this; specifically (gambling), a computer simulation of a real-world sport such as horse racing.
adj
- (object-oriented programming, of a class) Being a partial basis for subclasses rather than a complete template for objects.
- Pertaining comprehensively to, or representing, a class or group of objects, as opposed to any specific object; considered apart from any application to a particular object: general, generic, nonspecific; representational.
- (dance) Lacking a story.
- (art, often capitalized) Free from representational qualities, in particular the non-representational styles of the 20ᵗʰ century.
- (music) Absolute.
- Insufficiently factual.
- Apart from practice or reality; vague; theoretical; impersonal; not applied.
- (grammar) As a noun, denoting a concept or intangible as opposed to an object, place, or person.
- Separately expressing a property or attribute of an object that is considered to be inherent to that object: attributive, ascriptive.
- Not concrete: conceptual, ideal.
- Difficult to understand; abstruse; hard to conceptualize.
- dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
- existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
- not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
noun
- An abridgement or summary of a longer publication.
- (art) An abstract work of art.
- (real estate) A summary title of the key points detailing a tract of land, for ownership; abstract of title.
- (medicine) A powdered solid extract of a medicinal substance mixed with lactose.
- Something that concentrates in itself the qualities of a larger item, or multiple items.
- An abstraction; an abstract term; that which is abstract.
- Concentrated essence of a product.
- The theoretical way of looking at things; something that exists only in idealized form.
- a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
- a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
verb
- (transitive) To separate; to disengage.
- (transitive) To draw off (interest or attention).
- (intransitive, fine arts) To create abstractions.
- (transitive, euphemistic) To steal; to take away; to remove without permission.
- (transitive) To summarize; to abridge; to epitomize.
- (intransitive, rare) To perform the process of abstraction.
- (transitive) To remove; to take away; withdraw.
- (intransitive, computing) To produce an abstraction, usually by refactoring existing code. Generally used with "out".
- (transitive) To consider abstractly; to contemplate separately or by itself; to consider theoretically; to look at as a general quality.
- To conceptualize an ideal subgroup by means of the generalization of an attribute, as follows: by apprehending an attribute inherent to one individual, then separating that attribute and contemplating it by itself, then conceiving of that attribute as a general quality, then despecifying that conceived quality with respect to several or many individuals, and by then ideating a group composed of those individuals perceived to possess said quality.
- (intransitive, reflexive, literally, figuratively) To withdraw oneself; to retire.
- consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
- consider apart from a particular case or instance
- give an abstract (of)
- make off with belongings of others
adj
- (object-oriented programming) Not subclassable; from which one cannot inherit.
- Of a road: having an asphalt or macadamised surface.
- Closed by a seal (something to prevent leakage).
- Preventing entrance.
- covered with a waterproof coating
- closed or secured with or as if with a seal
- apply a non-porous coating to something so as to ensure it is impervious
- determined irrevocably
- (of walls) covered with a coat of plaster
- undisclosed for the time being
- established irrevocably
verb
adj
- (not comparable, by extension, object-oriented programming) Of an object: accessible to the program in general, not only to a class or subclass.
- (business) Of a company: having shares of stock traded publicly, for example, through a stock market.
- Pertaining to a person in the capacity in which they deal with other people on a formal or official basis, as opposed to a personal or private capacity; official, professional.
- (UK, education, chiefly historical) In some older universities in the United Kingdom: open or pertaining to the whole university, as opposed to a constituent college or an individual staff member or student.
- Open to all members of a community, as opposed to only a segment of it; especially, provided by national or local authorities and supported by money from taxes.
- Pertaining to the people as a whole, as opposed to a group of people; concerning the whole community or country.
- Able to be known or seen by everyone; happening without concealment; open to general view.
- Officially representing the community; carried out or funded by the government or state on behalf of the community, rather than by a private organization.
- not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole
- affecting the people or community as a whole
noun
- (countable, uncountable) Chiefly preceded by the: members of the community or the people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.
- (sociology) A group of people sharing some common cultural, political, or social interest, but not necessarily having any interactions with each other.
- (uncountable) Chiefly in in public: the presence of spectators or people generally; the open.
- (often public relations) Often preceded by the and a qualifying word: a particular demographic or group of people, or segment of the population, sharing some common characteristic.
- (non-native speakers' English, neologism) An internet publication.
- (informal) Ellipsis of public house or (dated) public bar (“an inn, a pub: the more basic bar in a public house, as contrasted with the lounge bar or saloon bar which has more comfortable seats, personalized service, etc.”).
- Preceded by a possessive determiner such as my, your, or their: a group of people who support a particular person, especially a performer, a writer, etc.; an audience, a following.
- people in general considered as a whole
- a body of people sharing some common interest
adj
- (not comparable, object-oriented programming) Accessible only to the class itself or instances of it, and not to other classes or even subclasses.
- (philosophy) Of the mind or language, not in principle experienceable, knowable, or understandable by others.
- (UK, of schools) Financially reliant on fees rather than government funding.
- Not publicly known or divulged; secret, confidential; (of a message) intended only for a specific person or group.
- Secretive; reserved.
- Of a room in a medical facility, not shared with another patient.
- (finance) Not traded by the public.
- Protected from view or disturbance by others; secluded; not publicly accessible.
- Belonging or pertaining to an individual person, group of people, or entity that is not the state.
- Not in governmental office or employment.
- Relating to an individual or group of individuals outside of their official roles; often, sensitive or personal.
- concerning one person exclusively
- confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
- concerning things deeply private and personal
- not expressed